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Leave a Light On


Dear Resident

 

Officers from Wokingham North NHPT have been conducting night-time patrols and have come across a number of properties that ‘appear’ vacant.  

 

Properties that appear empty are a target for burglaries, and we have had a number occur in your area over this season.

 

The simplest tool is to leave a light on, or invest in a timer plug to have a lamp turn on at a set time each day.

 

Did you know:


-Burglars target homes that they think will contain valuables. A sure giveaway is leaving packaging from expensive items outside your front door.


-Burglars often look for homes with windows or doors left open or with vulnerable features that they can exploit.


-Burglars are aware of the times when someone is expected to be away from their house such as during the school run or holidays 


-Burglars typically do not want to be seen or heard and if they feel that they would be noticed by a neighbour or passer-by then they are more likely to feel exposed and may move on to find somewhere else to burgle .


-Burglars often choose a home because they’ve spotted a specific vehicle, motorcycle or bicycle they want to steal – and the keys are more than likely to be inside the residence.


-Sheds and garages are often vulnerable as they are not that secure and contain tools which the burglar can use to assist them to gain entry to a home.


-It’s a fact that many burglars return to homes that they’ve previously burgled because the homeowner failed to upgrade security following the first burglary. They sometimes return to an area to try to burgle a nearby home that they spotted while committing a previous break in. Even more reason for you to ensure you keep your home as safe as houses.

 

For tips and info - visit our Security site on the TVP webpage here - Protecting your home from crime | Crime prevention | Thames Valley Police


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Nicholas Elson
(Police, PCSO, Wokingham)

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